Aluminium products imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium products by Libya reached $11.6 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 27% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 630 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 798 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 598 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 944 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 716 t |
| 2017 | $925K | 206 t |
Where Libya imports aluminium products from
The largest suppliers were China (26%), Egypt (26%), Italy (15%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+243% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7616
| 7616.99 | Aluminium: articles n.e.c. in heading 7616 | 98% |
| 7616.91 | Aluminium wire mesh | 1.2% |
| 7616.10 | Aluminium fasteners | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7616.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.64 per kg, 30% below the world average of $10.87, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya aluminium products imports (HS 7616): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7616: Aluminium; articles n.e.c. in chapter 76.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium products imported by Libya?
Libya imported aluminium products worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium products to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Egypt (26%) and Italy (15%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 243% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.64 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $10.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium products to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $924 thousand in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium products?
The HS code for aluminium products is heading 7616. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 7616.99 (98% of the value) and 7616.91 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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